Holi 2026 Date — Wednesday, March 4, 2026
When is Holi in 2026? Holi 2026 falls on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Holi 2025 date · Holi 2027 date
Holi 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:43 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:22 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:20 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:04 am – 05:53 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:33 pm – 02:00 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Wed, 4 March 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Holi 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 24 February 2026 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 3 March 2026 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 4 March 2026 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sun, 8 March 2026 |
About Holi
Holi celebrates the victory of devotion over ego (Holika Dahan) and the playful colors of spring (Rangwali Holi). It is tied to Krishna’s leelas in Braj and to seasonal renewal across North India, with related observances elsewhere.
How to observe
On Holika Dahan eve, many communities light a bonfire with prayers. The next day, people play with colors, share gujiya and sweets, and visit temples. Use skin-safe colors and respect local rules about water and public spaces.
Why we celebrate
Victory of Prahlada's devotion over Hiranyakashipu; burning of Holika. Celebrates spring, forgiveness, and Krishna's leela in Braj.
How it is celebrated
Play with colors, water, music; community harmony. In Braj, Lathmar Holi and temple celebrations.
Puja timing
Holika Dahan on Purnima evening; Holi colors next morning (Parva). Puja of Holika before bonfire.
Foods & offerings
Gujiya, malpua, thandai, puran poli, dahi vada — regional sweets.
Rituals
- Collect wood; Holika dahan after sunset with parikrama.
- Offer grains, coconut to fire; apply ash for protection.
- Next morning: apply gulal, visit friends and elders.
- Seek forgiveness and renew relationships.
Holi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Holi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Holi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Holi 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Thaipusam 2026 date — Sun, 1 February 2026
- Vasant Panchami 2026 date — Fri, 23 January 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
Holi 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:33 pm – 02:00 pm | 06:43 am | 06:22 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:50 pm – 02:18 pm | 06:55 am | 06:44 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:31 pm – 02:00 pm | 06:33 am | 06:28 pm |
| Chennai | 12:20 pm – 01:50 pm | 06:23 am | 06:18 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:27 pm – 01:56 pm | 06:32 am | 06:23 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:48 am – 01:16 pm | 05:55 am | 05:41 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Wed, 4 March 2026.
